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Best Macrame Lamp Shades and Plug-In Pendant Lights

Picked from Amazon listings, not hands-on tests. How we pick

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  • Closest match for the job

    FLSFU Boho Lamp Shade

    The longest cord here at 181 in, and the listing states it is UL listed.

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  • Most for the money on paper

    Bioaqua Boho Lamp Shade,Boho Hanging Lamp Handmade Macrame Lamp...

    Includes the socket and a 118 in plug-in cord, so it needs only a ceiling hook and an outlet.

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  • Most complete listing

    Bioaqua Plug in Pendant Light

    35 to 36 in from top to the longest tassel, a dramatic length for tall rooms.

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A macrame lamp shade comes in two forms, and the listing title does not always make clear which one you are buying. A shade-only cover slips over an existing pendant fitting or bulb holder, so check the top hole against your fitting. A plug-in pendant includes a socket and a long cord with a plug, so it hangs from a ceiling hook and plugs into a wall outlet with no electrician. Neither includes a bulb. Because cotton cord sits close to the bulb, use an LED bulb, which runs far cooler than an incandescent of the same brightness, and keep the bulb clear of the knotting. Size decides the look: a 10 to 12 in shade suits a bedside corner or small hallway, while a long tasseled pendant of 30 in or more needs ceiling height so nobody walks into it. This guide compares seven shades and pendants using only what each Amazon listing states. Nothing here was tested by us.

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Facts are taken from each Amazon listing. Prices are checked daily and shown with their date.

The picks in detail

Pick 1 · FLSFU

FLSFU Boho Lamp Shade

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An FLSFU plug-in macrame pendant knotted from 5mm cotton cord, 12 in wide and 34 in to the longest tassel, with a 181 in UL-listed cord and ceiling hooks.

What the listing offers

  • The longest cord here at 181 in, and the listing states it is UL listed.
  • Ceiling hooks are included along with the plug-in cord.
  • Made from 5mm cotton cord, a detail most listings leave out.

Limits to know

  • No bulb is included, and the listing gives no maximum wattage.
  • 34 in tall in total, so it needs headroom below it.
See it on AmazonListing title: FLSFU Boho Lamp Shade, Hanging Lamp with Handmade Macrame Lamp Shade

Pick 2 · Bioaqua

Bioaqua Boho Lamp Shade,Boho Hanging Lamp Handmade Macrame Lamp Shade

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A Bioaqua plug-in boho pendant: a 12.2 in macrame shade, about 25 to 26 in to the longest tassel, on an adjustable 118 in cord. A complete hanging lamp minus the bulb.

What the listing offers

  • Includes the socket and a 118 in plug-in cord, so it needs only a ceiling hook and an outlet.
  • Sizes are stated: 12.2 in widest ring and 25 to 26 in from top to the longest tassel.
  • The listing says it takes incandescent, energy saving, LED and Edison style bulbs.

Limits to know

  • No bulb is included, so budget for an LED bulb on top of the price.
  • A plug-in cord hangs visibly down to the outlet unless you route it along the ceiling and wall.
See it on AmazonListing title: Bioaqua Boho Lamp Shade,Boho Hanging Lamp Handmade Macrame Lamp Shade

Pick 3 · Bioaqua

Bioaqua Plug in Pendant Light

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The long version of the Bioaqua plug-in pendant: a 12.2 in shade with tassels reaching 35 to 36 in, on a 118 in cord. For high ceilings and stairwells.

What the listing offers

  • 35 to 36 in from top to the longest tassel, a dramatic length for tall rooms.
  • Plug-in cord of 118 in, adjustable, with the socket included.
  • Takes a range of bulb types, including LED, per the listing.

Limits to know

  • Too long for a standard 8 ft ceiling over a walkway.
  • No bulb included, and the cord is visible down to the outlet.
See it on AmazonListing title: Bioaqua Plug in Pendant Light, Boho Lamp Shade with 9.8ft Plug Cord

Pick 4 · Boao

Boao Boho Macrame Lamp Shade Hanging Pendant Light Cover Knitting

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A Boao shade-only macrame cover, 25 cm (about 10 in) wide and 30 cm tall, with a 30 mm top hole for standard pendant fittings. For an existing light.

What the listing offers

  • The listing gives the hole size, about 30 mm, so you can check it against your pendant fitting.
  • Dimensions are stated: 25 cm diameter and 30 cm height.
  • Can also be hung on its own with an LED light inside, per the listing.

Limits to know

  • Shade only: there is no socket, cord or bulb in the box.
  • The listing says the hanger must carry over 1.5 kg and that it is not for tube lights.
See it on AmazonListing title: Boao Boho Macrame Lamp Shade Hanging Pendant Light Cover Knitting

Pick 5 · Hahafelt

Hahafelt Boho Hanging Lamp Shade

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A Hahafelt cotton rope lamp shade, 14 x 12 in, with three tiers of tassels. A shade-only cover for a standard pendant, bulb or globe light.

What the listing offers

  • 14 x 12 in (35 x 30 cm) is stated, a size that fits standard pendant lights per the listing.
  • Tightly woven cotton rope with a three-tier tassel design.
  • Fits over small fixtures, standard bulbs and round or spherical lights.

Limits to know

  • Shade only, with no fitting, cord or bulb.
  • The listing does not give the size of the top opening.
See it on AmazonListing title: Hahafelt Boho Hanging Lamp Shade, Boho Classroom Decoration, 14x12''

Pick 6 · MYCENSE

MYCENSE Macrame Lampshade Boho Hanging Pendant Light Cover Hand Weaved Bulb Guard with Ta...

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A MYCENSE handwoven macrame lamp cover with tassels on an iron frame, sold for pendants in kitchens, bathrooms and offices. A low-priced shade-only option.

What the listing offers

  • Among the lowest prices for a shade in this guide.
  • Woven rope over an iron frame, which helps the shade keep its shape.
  • Tassel trim, with several styles offered under the same listing.

Limits to know

  • No dimensions or hole size are stated in the listing.
  • Shade only: the listing says no bulb or fixture is included.
See it on AmazonListing title: MYCENSE Macrame Lampshade Boho Hanging Pendant Light Cover Hand Weaved...

Pick 7 · Generic

YYHTYZ Lamp Shade Bohemian Hanging Lamp Handcrafted Cotton Thread Light Cover for Bedroom...

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A YYHTYZ bohemian cotton thread lamp shade in a pointed cylinder shape that screws onto a standard lamp socket. A different silhouette from the round shades here.

What the listing offers

  • A pointed cylinder shape, unlike the round or bell shades in this guide.
  • Screws onto standard lamp sockets and works with LED, incandescent and energy saving bulbs, per the listing.
  • Tassels and an open weave diffuse the light and reduce glare.

Limits to know

  • Described as a cotton yarn blend rather than knotted macrame cord.
  • No dimensions are stated, and only the shade is included.
See it on AmazonListing title: YYHTYZ Lamp Shade Bohemian Hanging Lamp Handcrafted Cotton Thread Ligh...

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